Dr. Joseph Contessa M.D., PH.D.
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
333 Cedar St Hunter Radiation The New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. Joseph Contessa practices Radiation Oncology in New Haven, CT. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Contessa specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 2001
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Brain Cancer, Spinal Cancer, Head And Neck Cancer
Professional Memberships
- Member Yale Medical Group (YMG)
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